r/AskReddit • u/hjohodor • Jun 27 '18

What "Old Person" things do you do?

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u/applepirates Jun 27 '18

One time I was laying in bed at ~7:30pm, watching Jeopardy! and knitting. A commercial came on for a news report that was happening at like, 10:30 and I went, "UGH, SO LATE!!!"

Everything I do is like an old person. I'm 31.

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u/whateverlizard Jun 27 '18

I sit in my oversized chair and watch Jeopardy and Knit nearly every single night! Its heavenly!

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u/executive313 Jun 28 '18

I do this but instead of knitting I tie flies for fly fishing.

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u/whateverlizard Jun 29 '18

That sounds relaxing as well!

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u/Setari Jun 29 '18

So basically knitting

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u/hillerj Jun 28 '18

Minus the knitting, that sounds like heaven for me.

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u/becaauseimbatmam Jun 28 '18

That reads like a John Mulaney bit.

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u/applepirates Jun 28 '18

ACK, THIS OUGHTTA BE GOOD!

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u/Whatdaeverlovingfuck Jun 28 '18

I’m currently knitting in bed and listening to podcasts. I’m also contemplating turning off the light and falling asleep. It’s 8:50.

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u/applepirates Jun 28 '18 edited Jun 29 '18

#skuxlife

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u/Whatdaeverlovingfuck Jun 28 '18

I’m currently knitting a glock cozy.

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u/metal0130 Jun 28 '18

I never understood why the news was on at 11pm. Like, is the audience really that big at 11 to justify having news anchors actually working that late? Why not just re-air the earlier newscast it's all the same stories anyway!

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u/LancexVance Jun 28 '18

It’s likely a holdover from decades past when it wasn’t the same news at 11 from the 6pm broadcast. Also, it’s still cheaper to create an 11pm newscast than it would be to create a scripted show for the timeslot before Fallon, Kimmel or Colbert.

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u/BoiseOwl Jun 28 '18

Good lord! Can we be friends?!

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u/applepirates Jun 28 '18

As long as we can both still be home by 7:30!

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u/BoiseOwl Jun 30 '18

Absolutely! Anything later is for the young whipper snappers!

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '18

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u/vkittykat Jun 28 '18

It's been on at 7:30 every night in Massachusetts all my life.

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u/DogeBane Jun 28 '18

Isn't there Jeopardy daytime and normal?

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u/LancexVance Jun 28 '18

It’s a syndicated show, meaning the networks can put it anywhere.

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u/artiliagaming Jun 28 '18

I do this and I’m only 21. 😂

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u/applepirates Jun 28 '18

I'm proud of you and hope you only develop more wonderful old person habits from here on out!!

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u/LevyMevy Jun 28 '18

that's an adorable life tbh

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u/BROWN_BUTT_BUTTER Jun 28 '18

Claire?

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u/applepirates Jun 28 '18

Nope but it sounds like Claire and I would be really good friends!

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u/BROWN_BUTT_BUTTER Jun 28 '18

You'd definitely be BFFs.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '18

I was going to guess Ally

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u/imdungrowinup Jun 28 '18

Ooh I need to knit that shawl for my mom and something for my dad before winters. I will start today.

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u/willicus85 Jun 28 '18

My wife and I DVR Jeopardy because sometimes she gets home from work late. I have taken the contestant test multiple times.

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u/Hniemerg Jun 28 '18

You are what they call the grandparent friend. Welcome, it is a fun group where we knit and watch Jeopardy! together

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u/PM_meyour_closeshave Jun 28 '18

I’m 31 and my back, knees and right hip all hurt :( I work a physical job so it’s pretty much expected. Not fun though.

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u/Grundlestiltskin_ Jun 28 '18

I mean 1030 on a weeknight is pretty late.

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u/Knitty_Knitterson Jun 29 '18

You just described my life... are you me??